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Anyone still around from the olden days ??

681 replies

TheOriginalNutty · 06/01/2019 15:57

i think I joined when Ds was around 9 months old, so 2003, and then stopped posting around 2013/14 ish maybe, not too sure.

Seems like a life time ago and was just sat here wondering if anyone from then was still around, or if we all buggered off.

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giveovermypreciousss · 06/01/2019 22:23

Ive been here since 2008. I had a different user name but had to change when mn got hacked. Used to be a Nobdie and made some wonderful friends on those threads. Smile

Sparklingbrook · 06/01/2019 22:25

One of the first posters I remember when I joined was Stratters, we had a love of rubbish TV.

Flossmequick · 06/01/2019 22:27

I always thought Stealth was one of the good ones?

CoffeeRunner · 06/01/2019 22:29

I joined in either late 2010 or early 2011.

I was looking for advice on names for DD (born August 2011). MN helpfully informed me that Minnie was another name for vagina. I shall be eternally grateful 😂.

CoffeeRunner · 06/01/2019 22:30

I was SantasLittleMonkeyButler for the longest time. Before I lost my password!

BubblegumFactory · 06/01/2019 22:30

Joined 2004, was hooked and would spend all DD's nap time on MN. Thought I posted a lot but really didn't in comparison to the most prolific posters. Was rowlers back then and clearly not witty or interestingly enough as am not remembered!
At some point I realised I was spending too much time on MN so took a break and missed the whole Moldies thing. Still imagine them whispering to each other in secret on the dark web or something.

PennyMordauntsLadyBrain · 06/01/2019 22:30

Floss I think it might have been Stranded that was the dishonest Bear poster. Memory is fuzzy though, so happy to be corrected!

IDismyname · 06/01/2019 22:30

I originally joined as Blue, but have name changed several times since. It all began with my small boy who never slept.
He’s now almost 21 and second year at uni.

Am always learning stuff on here. I visit almost daily. It has changed a lot.

BreevandercampLGJ · 06/01/2019 22:31

Waves at bookmeontheSudExpress...

If you are who I think you are.... The Grove etc....

Greensleeves · 06/01/2019 22:33

Nutty I remember you posting in a rage when your dd2's cookery teacher binned a massive chicken curry because she hadn't brought a box to take it home in! Also a pic of your dc dressed as superheroes which was so cute. Can't believe your girls are adults now Shock

Boredboredboredboredbored · 06/01/2019 22:36

Theoriginal that's good to hear I must admit my 2 are doing really well and seem to enjoy it so all good on that front. I'm buggering off to Shrewsbury as soon as they've finished A-levels. I've had enough of my £££ mortgage and fancy a change. I've told both dc they can come with me but I'm hoping they'll go to Uni!

SauvignonBlanche · 06/01/2019 22:36

I miss Maryz Sad

SymphonyofShadows · 06/01/2019 22:37

Stranded was the one who supposedly had a surprise baby at uni and posted pics of her flat stomach from a few days before. I think she was caught out on a massive lie and banned, but I can’t remember what.

TheOriginalNutty · 06/01/2019 22:37

Blimey Greensleeves, you have a good memory Grin
The pic of them as superheros is one of my all time faves.

I can't believe I am the parent of adults tbh with you. I don't feel like an adult myself half the time lol

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TheFairyCaravan · 06/01/2019 22:37

I joined in 2006. I had one child in primary school, the other just started secondary and found it on a google search. They're 22 &24 now, have practically left home and both have full time jobs.

I lurk more than I post now.

TheOriginalNutty · 06/01/2019 22:38

Boredboredbored - I want to move to the seaside, but my lot are having non of it.

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northender · 06/01/2019 22:40

Here since 2004, haven't namechanged.
Think I saw Twinsetandpearls on here recently
Remember following Misdee's Peter's heart transplant while on holiday in France.

WatcherOfTheNight · 06/01/2019 22:42

Me too @SauvignonBlanche ,I miss HoneyDragon too Sad

PennyMordauntsLadyBrain · 06/01/2019 22:42

Symphony Yes!

She had quite a smug posting style as well- I think it came out in the wash that EVERYTHING was a lie?

Amortentia · 06/01/2019 22:44

I’m sure I’ve been lurking her since 2003/4 but I’m sure the format was different and I had a frustratingly rubbish internet dial up that put me off hanging around.

I much preferred Handbag then Damsels, anyone remember them? Handbag had some brilliant trolls and some cracking falling outs between members, happy days 🤣.

AppleDump · 06/01/2019 22:45

I joined in 2000 when pregnant with DD. Changed names a few times and got fed up for a good few years so didn't really bother much.

Cocolepew · 06/01/2019 22:46

I was hooked by Moldies, tbh it was very funny to those of us that weren't overly invested but I can see why others were upset.
I especially liked Twiglett(?) coming back to tell us off .

Boredboredboredboredbored · 06/01/2019 22:48

Theoriginal I'm sowing the seeds now 4.5 years in advance so they can make plans. Grin

CarolDanvers · 06/01/2019 22:55

Didn’t “LittleLapin” dish out a stern telling off over Moldies as well? I was agog. Reminded me of American sororities with people getting black balled and refused membership.

Greensleeves · 06/01/2019 22:57

I was utterly mystified by moldies. And Narniagate. Bizarre Confused